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Class Teacher - Maternity

Wincheap Foundation Primary, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-5221-48T
  • Posted:12/02/2026
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Monday 20th April 2026
  • App Close Date:27/02/2026 at 15:30
  • Interviews:Friday 13th March 2026

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Class Teacher

Temporary Maternity Cover (MPS) for Terms 5 and 6 2026

From Monday 20th April 2026 until the end of the academic year.

Maternity Cover Teacher required! We have a vacancy for an inspirational, committed, enthusiastic and caring teacher to join our large teaching team. If you are motivated and passionate about teaching and learning and keen to be part of a thriving ‘good’ school, Wincheap could be the place for you.

We can offer a supportive environment, where behaviour is good and faces are friendly (and that’s just the staff!). This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a large two form entry school, with strong and welcoming staff. We foster a positive ethos where everyone is valued.

Applications are welcome from ECTs and experienced teachers. The vacancy is to cover maternity leave for Terms 5 and 6 in a mainstream Year 2 classroom. Evidence of good/outstanding teaching is essential. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please call Mrs. Kathryn Segal at the school office (01227 464134) to arrange an appointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.

 

Information about the school

Wincheap Primary School is a two form entry school situated on the outskirts of Canterbury, close to routes into London, Ashford, Maidstone and Dover and within easy walking distance of the city centre. The school is well resourced and occupies a large site, with its own playing fields, nurture group and Forest School. There are approximately 440 pupils on roll.

The school offers its pupils a broad and balanced curriculum with an emphasis on the arts and has a specialist designation with a speech, language and communication department on site.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Nicola Dawson - Headteacher
  • Address:Hollow Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3SD
  • Telephone: (01227) 464134
  • Email: ndawson@wincheap.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01227787360

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.